Red Wings: An Early Look at Free Agents Detroit could Target

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 02: Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Calgary Flames can't get a third period shot past Jimmy Howard #35 of the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on January 02, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Calgary won the game 4-3. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 02: Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Calgary Flames can't get a third period shot past Jimmy Howard #35 of the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on January 02, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Calgary won the game 4-3. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Mika Zibanejad

2021-22 Contract: $5,350,000

Age: 28

Position: C

GP: 56

G: 24

A: 26

PTS: 50

Ottawa drafted Mika Zibanejad 6th overall in 2011.  Zibanejad played parts of five seasons in Ottawa before being traded to the New York Rangers in 2018.  Zibanejad is entering his sixth season in New York.

In 604 regular season games, Zibanejad has scored 200 goals and 434 points.  In 31 playoff games, Zibanejad has recorded 19 points.

Prediction: 5 years with an average annual cap hit of $7,000,000